COVID-19 is an infectious respiratory disease caused by SARS-CoV-2 and the subject of an ongoing global pandemic. Infection results in an immune response leading to the production of antibodies as well as the involvement of T-cells. Image Credit: GEMINI PRO STUDIO/Shutterstock.com The vast majority of COVID-19 patients display a high number of activated T-cells that recognize the SARS-CoV-2 virus, however, […]
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Churg-Strauss Syndrome (CSS), also known as eosinophilic granulomatosis with polyangiitis, is a rare disorder that causes blood vessel inflammation and organ damage. The affected individuals usually have a history of allergic rhinitis, asthma and notable elevation of eosinophils in peripheral blood. Skip to What is Churg-Strauss syndrome? What are the signs and symptoms of Churg-Strauss syndrome? What causes Churg-Strauss syndrome? […]
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Vitamin D is classified as a prohormone which, upon stimulation, helps in releasing an essential steroid hormone known as calcitriol. Research has revealed a close association between calcitriol and a reduced risk of cancer. Image Credit: FotoHelin / Shutterstock.com Various preclinical studies have elaborated an improved prognosis of cancer with a substantial supplementation of Vitamin D. Is there any relationship […]
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Human’s often suffer blindness because of their inherited retinal dystrophies or degeneration of eye muscles, a common age-related problem. The usual available corrective treatments have many limitations. This article discusses the development of a new ground-breaking nanotechnology-based retinal prosthesis, which could play a crucial role in the treatment of many retinal problems. Image credit: Von ozmirov | Shutterstock What is […]
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A sclerotomy is a surgical procedure that creates an incision in the sclera of the eye. This procedure is normally performed to correct scleral defects that arise as the result of ocular diseases such as glaucoma. Close up of the neo vascular glaucoma during eye examination. Image Credit: ARZTSAMUI / Shutterstock Performing a Sclerotomy Transconjunctival sutureless vitrectomy Sclerotomy can be […]
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Red meat can be an important source of protein, calories, and B vitamins. However, research suggests that red meat consumption is also associated with health risks. Detrimental effects include the development of cardiovascular disease and cancer, which leads to a shortened lifespan among those consuming more red meat. Image Credit: Lisovskaya Natalia / Shutterstock.com Diets and nutrition The relationship between […]
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Skip to: What is botulism? How is botulism is diagnosed? How is botulism treated? What are the preventive measures? Botulism is a rare but fatal disease caused by botulinum toxins released from Clostridium botulinum bacteria. Botulism is categorized into five different forms: foodborne botulism, wound botulism, infant botulism, inhalation botulism, and iatrogenic botulism. Clostridium botulinum gram stain. Image Credit: Patiyurh […]
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Herd immunity occurs when the majority of a population develops immunity against a contagious disease either through vaccination or due to a previous infection. This significantly reduces the likeliness of disease transmission from one person to another. Image Credit: Lightspring/Shutterstock.com What is herd immunity? The development of herd immunity is an important way of gaining protection from contagious diseases, such […]
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Neurophysiotherapy is a specialized branch of physiotherapy dedicated to improving function in states of physical impairment caused by neurological conditions. The aim of neurophysiotherapy is to help rehabilitate patients with such reductions in function as is seen in brain-related diseases like Parkinson’s disease, by helping to re-form synaptic connections through the learning of new abilities and skills – a phenomenon […]
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The human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) is a pathogen that weakens the immune system by targeting CD4 cells, which are responsible for playing a pivotal role in the body’s response to infections. Image Credit: RAJ CREATIONZS/Shutterstock.com HIV is a retrovirus that belongs to the lentivirus subgroup, which is known to cause disease slowly. Without adequate disease control, HIV-infected CD4 cells are […]
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